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The origin of the Christmas tree is generally accepted to predate the Christian era. During the dark months of winter in Germany, there was a practice of bringing into the house the only natural decoration available, which was an evergreen conifer tree. During the Christian era this practice continued and became associated with Christmas. Today, Christmas trees are one of the best decorations of the season and are sometimes very elaborate. There is usually an angel or star at the top giving reference to the nativity of Jesus but the tree decorations can be secular.

Having genuine Christmas trees does not deplete our forests. Very few are cut from the forest and they are supervised by the forest department. Most trees are grown on a farm just for Christmas. Buying a fake tree does not save a wild tree and will eventually end up being thrown away, whereas a real tree will decompose and enrich the earth. Some people say that real trees are a safety hazard and may catch fire. Where this is certainly possible, statistics show it is very rare. Real trees give a wonderful fragrance to your home that is evocative of the season and you know you have made the best choice for the environment.

Decorations for Christmas Trees can have many themes. They can be all home made, they can be all one color, or two colors, for example, all red and gold or silver and light blue. Your tree can fit into the décor of your home or have an added old fashioned theme that gives a warm atmosphere. There is every conceivable tree ornament available online, from pop art themes to religious themes. Lights are a major factor in decorating a tree. It depends on your theme. Are they all the same color? Are they all white? A traditional tree has multicolored lights that are more festive and less designer.

Fake Christmas trees are a possibility for some. If you want the look but not the fuss a fake tree may be the best. It doesn’t have the same atmosphere as a real tree but will give the impression. Some fake trees are pink or blue to match a particular décor. They look like snow covered trees with dawn or evening light reflecting off of the snow. They have an elegant look for certain situations and usually look best with lights of one color.

Strings of pop corn, tinsel, and fake snow all give your tree added cache. There is an aspect of realism, with the artificial ornaments shining in between.

There are many famous places, such as the White House, that have special Christmas trees every year. Also, large department stores, community centers, and important buildings around the world make a special effort at Christmas to have a spectacular tree almost as a tourist attraction. Some other famous trees are the National Tree which is traditionally a living tree, The Rockefeller Center Tree, in New York; the lighting ceremony is on television every year.

Jesse Tree ornaments are a tradition for which many Christian parents partake in with their children. This is done during the month of December where a live Christmas tree is planted in a pot and wrapped in felt so that symbols can be added to the tree each day.

The Christmas tree is an evergreen and symbol of continuity of life through the cold and the dark winter season. The primary decoration is a light candle. This signifies light in darkness of winter. The tree represents life in winter, light in darkness, hope of the coming spring, etc.

A Christmas tree is traditionally set up around the holiday of Thanksgiving but ever house hold will have their own tradition. Even non religious people whom do not attend church or even really have any religious beliefs still tend to set up a Christmas tree and celebrate the great gift giving exper...

The history of Christmas tree decorations date back to the early 19th century, where in Norway a fir tree was considered an important part of the celebration of Christmas and the tree was hung with cakes, small toys, sweetmeats and bags of sweets such as bonbons and sugared almonds.